Cheeky lemur wants you to know exactly where it likes to be scratched

By Benjamen Judd3 years ago

Everyone loves a good back scratch, but there are some spots that are just a little bit sweeter than the rest. (Personally, it's below the right shoulder blade.)

This lemur in this YouTube footage isn't shy about telling two children exactly where it likes it. After it looks like they might stop their dedicated scratch-giving, the cheeky ball of fur quickly pats its own back with all the subtlety of a dog staring at cupcakes.

Lemurs are found on the island of Madagascar. Deforestation and hunting for bushmeat and even attempts to capture them for exotic pet trades has seen their numbers drop drastically in recent years. However, conservation programs – including those at Taronga Zoo – are currently underway to increase lemur numbers.